Upcoming BDI events

Here is a list of upcoming BDI events. Join one and become an ambassador for biodiversity!

DATEEVENTPLACECONTACT FOR INFORMATION AND BOOKINGSIS THERE SPACE?
01 – 06 November
2024
Escape-from-the-cityKlein Cederberg, Op-die-bergring@thebdi.orgYes
15 – 20 November 2024RingingBotuin, Vanrhynsdorpring@thebdi.orgVery little!
05 – 12 February 2025BDI Bird Ringing CourseAlte Kalkofen Bird Observatory, southern NamibiaBirdObservatory.AKL@yahoo.comYes
8 February 2025RingingOpening of Alte Kalkofen Bird Observatoryemail ring@thebdi.org for further informationYes
20 – 26 March 2025 (with options!)BDI Bird Ringing CourseOuberg Private Nature Reserve, Montaguring@thebdi.orgYes
23 – 27 August 2025Flowers & Feathers
(report for 2024 edition)
Botuin, Vanrhynsdorpring@thebdi.orgYes
01 – 07 September 2025BDI Bird Ringing CourseNew Holme, Hanoverring@thebdi.orgYes
03-10 October 2025BDI Bird Ringing CourseBotuin, Vanrhynsdorpring@thebdi.orgYes

Links to reports of previous bird ringing events and courses are here.

Gallery

Ouberg Private Nature Reserve, Montagu. Accommodation consists of farmhouse, cottages, glamping and camping
Putting up mistnets at the Vanrhynsdorp Sewage Works while based at Botuin at a BDI event
Putting up mistnets at the Vanrhynsdorp Sewage Works while based at Botuin. Sewage works are invariably a magnet for birds and bird ringers. In arid environments, they are often the best place to see waterbirds (Photo Maite Gonzalez)
At Grotto Bay Private Nature Reserve we set up the ringing station on the verandah of the Conservation Centre : Photo Suzette Vorster
New Holme stables, site for BDI events
Part of the accommodation at New Holme